Walnuts
Walnuts are the only common nut with meaningful plant omega-3 (ALA). Regular walnut intake features in nearly every major heart-health dietary trial, including PREDIMED.
12 June 2026
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Walnuts are the only common nut with meaningful plant omega-3 (ALA). Regular walnut intake features in nearly every major heart-health dietary trial, including PREDIMED.
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